Abraham Watkins
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 May 1960 | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1992 | Nadroga FA | ||
| International career | |||
| 1979–1992 | Fiji | 27 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Abraham Watkins (born 31 May 1960) is a Fijian former footballer who played as a defender. He made 27 appearances for the Fiji national team, scoring three goals.
International career
[edit]Watkins made 27 appearances for Fiji between 1979 and 1992, scoring three goals.[1] His debut came during the 1979 South Pacific Games, in a 2–0 win against the Solomon Islands.[2] His first goal also came against the Solomon Islands, in a 3–1 win during the 1988 Melanesia Cup final.[3]
He was notably part of the Fiji team that beat Australia 1–0 during 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification, with his performance that match helping him win Fijian Sportsman of the Year.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Watkins has two sons, one of whom, Archie, is also an international footballer for Fiji.[5][6]
Career statistics
[edit]- Scores and results list Fiji's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Madigi goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 October 1988 | Lawson Tama Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands |  Solomon Islands | ? | 3–1 | 1988 Melanesia Cup |
| 2 | 10 September 1991 | Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium, Lae, Papua New Guinea |  New Caledonia | 3–1 | 3–1 | 1991 South Pacific Games |
| 3 | 28 July 1992 | Korman Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu | New Caledonia | 1–0 | 2–2 | 1992 Melanesia Cup |
Honours
[edit]Nadroga
- Fiji Premier League: 1989, 1990
- Inter-District Championship: 1988, 1989
Fiji
- Melanesia Cup: 1988, 1992
- South Pacific Games gold medalist: 1991
Individual
- Fijian Sportsman of the Year: 1988[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Abraham Watkins (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ↑ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Fiji vs. Solomon Islands". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ↑ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Solomon Islands vs. Fiji". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- 1 2 Rugari, Vince (10 November 2014). "The Forgotten Story of ... the Socceroos' defeat to Fiji". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ↑ "Fiji FA honours 1988 legends at the Inter-District Championship". FijiFootball.com.fj. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ↑ "Watkins is highest goal scorer so far". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
External links
[edit]- Abraham Watkins at National-Football-Teams.com
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